Argentina´s highlights await. From the incredible jungle trails of Iguazu Falls to the southern-most city in the world, Ushuaia, explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, tour Perito Moreno Glacier/Patagonia and discover Buenos Aires´ tango shows as you soak up the local Argentine culture on this 12 day adventure.

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92% Recommend

Over all our entire trip to Chile and Argentina was really wonderful.
February 2017

4.0

Value 4.0

Guide 5.0

Activities 5.0

Lodging 5.0

Transportation 3.0

Meals 5.0

"We are back home in Albuquerque. A day later than we planned due to a malfunction on a plane with American Airlines in Miami. All is good, we are happy to be home.
Iguazu was absolutely beautiful and amazing. The tour guide Adrian and his driver Daniel were very good. Adrian was very informative, attentive and professional, nice guy. The top 4 highlights for us were Iguazu Falls, Perrito Moreno in El Calafate and Torres del Paine in Chile and of course spending quality time with you in Buenos Aires, your insight and knowledge is tremendous.
Many other things were really nice too but those were are top four. We loved the Tango show and the next day we ventured out using the subway visiting Recoleta and the Botanical gardens.
We wanted to mention that we did not get to the Holiday Inn till midnight although our flight from Iguazu Falls landed at airport at 10 pm, after luggage was picked up we departed about 10:30 for Holiday Inn, we do not know if this is the norm (1 ½ hours) . I think the driver got lost, not sure.
So now we are concerned because we have 2 ½ hours to sleep so we can get picked up at 3am. We asked the driver. If his company was going to pick us up at 3am and he said “yes but another person”. We asked him if we could get picked up later , maybe 3:30 pm or 4 pm so we can sleep a little more, we were so tired after being at Iguazu Falls all day walking, heat and humidity and flight. He called someone and they told him that they could not change the time, so we had stay with the 3 am pick up.
We now realized the airport was only less than 10 minutes away. So we got to International Airport and had a lot waiting time for our 6am flight. It would have been better if we could have a little more time to sleep. Maybe a 4am pick up would have been better.
Over all our entire trip to Chile and Argentina was really wonderful. Take Care, Becca and Joe

Operator Say Hueque

All in all, my experience was positive with my guides being very helpful and the experience being memorable
January 2017

3.0

Value 4.0

Guide 4.0

Activities 4.0

Lodging 3.0

Transportation 3.0

Meals 4.0

My overall experience of my trip was good. However, just a few comments. My accommodations in Buenos Aires and El Calafate were fine. However, for the level of accommodations I had requested, the hotel in Ushuaia and Puerto Iguazu were a bit disappointing. First, the hotel in Ushuaia was more of an extended stay type setup and the view was almost the back of a building. And, the carpet was very dirty. I did not feel clean in that room. I did not want to bother changing rooms as I was only staying there two nights.

Then, the hotel in Puerto Iguazu. I did not realize I would be staying in an "eco-lodge" type hotel. Again, for the type of accommodations I had paid for, I expected a hotel with a few more amenities and a cleaner atmosphere. There were bugs in my room and I didn't feel too comfortable with that.

Finally, my pick up on my final leg in Buenos Aires did not show up! I waited there for almost 30 minutes. I was tired from my travels and wanted to get to my hotel so I ended up hiring a taxi. That ride cost me $30!! I hoping to get reimbursed for this cost.

All in all, my experience was positive with my guides being very helpful and the experience being memorable. Thank you and if you have any comments, please let me know.

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Iris

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Really enjoyed the trip!
August 2017

5.0

Value 5.0

Guide 5.0

Activities 3.0

Lodging 4.0

Transportation 5.0

Meals 5.0

"I learned about Say Hueque through the internet – mainly trip advisor. It was an easy choice to work with you because there were not many available recommended tours. I also liked the easy communication through the online chat and that it was possible to make last minute bookings. I also consulted my sister who owns a travel agency in Singapore and she mentioned that the prices offered by you guys seem quite reasonable.
Being able to make changes to my tour at the very last minute was my highlight of traveling with you - thank you for helping to arrange! The tours were also in very small groups of just 3 people so it was more cozy. Hotel Peninsula Valdes was ok, didn't stay at other hotels.
My favorite excursion was Doradillo excursion but this was done by another tour agency (i think it's Flamenco travel as Huinca travel didn't have available tours. Huinca travel was really great in being able to help me do the last minute arrangements too). In addition to watching the whales, the guide took us to other locations which had beautiful views and we even went on a mini trek!
The initial itinerary provided to me had a tour to Punta Tombo to see the penguins, and I was only told that Punta Tombo is not available AFTER i made confirmed the tour by making the payments. The itinerary provided should have been an up-to-date one since it is customized. I had 2 options as replacement for my Punta Tombo tour (2nd day): Punta Loma and Doradillo. Initially i chose Punta Loma but on the whale watching tour during the first day, the guide told me that the sea lions are in the Valdes area and not Punta Loma this season so Punta Loma would be pretty empty.....hence i made the last minute request to change to Doradillo. This was a lucky decision for me because i met other tour customers who went to Punta Loma and told me there was no sea lions to see at all. While I' m happy that you guys managed to grant my last minute request, this information should have been made known to me when the tours were offered also to avoid disappointment.
Thanks!
Best Rgds

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Theo

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Guides gave lots of information, in Spanish and English and full of humor!
August 2017

5.0

Value 5.0

Guide 5.0

Activities 5.0

Lodging 5.0

Transportation 4.0

Meals 4.0

"We just returned from a 3week South America trip. It was great.
We searched on internet and learned about Say Hueque. We decided to travel with you because the comments over the 6day trip Attacama-Uyuni were really good.
I would say our highlight were the good guides who gave lots of information. We only stayed in e one hotel, the Don Tomas hotel in San Pedro.
We had short excursions and one large: the three day 4wd to Uyuni. The El Tunio exursions was great. Early to get up but worth it. The 4wd tour was awesome with highlights and depths (the overnight stay in the refugee: ‘basic’ accommodation was an understatement). Although an experience, it took many hours to recover from it.
I forgot the name of the guide to the El Tunio geysers – he was awesome (I believe he is an San Pedro artist). He gave lots of information, in Spanish and English and full of humor

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Olivia

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Mendoza and surrounding area is beautiful.
May 2017

4.0

Value 4.0

Guide 4.0

Activities 5.0

Lodging 5.0

Transportation 3.0

Meals 3.0

"Mendoza and surrounding area is beautiful. I have appreciated the checkins at both locations.
I would like to say that there are some parts of my trip that were great and others that were not that good unfortunately.
The airport transfers have been wonderful and very timely. The hotels have been beautiful and clean; with staff being very helpful.
However, the tours and some aspects of the tours were very disappointing. I am aware there was an error for the city tour pick up. I am greatful that alternative plans were arranged allowing me to see the great historical elements of Buenos Aires. However, the tour was rushed. I had the opportunity to walk around certain monuments. However, I did not get the chance to walk around and explore the different areas for extended periods of time. I think I was expecting a walking tour and I am not sure if the usual tour involves driving around to different sites. The Tango show and meal was amazing.
The tours I have had with Huenata are well organized however, I was placed in all Spanish group for both of the tours. The tour guides were able to speak in both Spanish and English however; it was difficult for me to interact with the group. As a solo traveller group tours are usually the opportunity to met and socialize with different people. I was looking forward to seeing award winning vineyards in Mendoza and unfortunately the wine tour was average.
The full day tour through Acongua mountains to Uspallata was absolutely beautiful! However, the restaurant we went to for a late lunch was not good. The service was poor and the food was very poor. This meal cost 200 pesos; for a meal that was half eaten. I paid 280 pesos for a fantastic meal at the hotel. The full day tour should include lunch.
I thought I would be getting a better quality for the tours especially considering it is low season. I am not sure that this tour has given me great value for my money.
Thank you,

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Shona

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We will tell everyone about you
April 2017

5.0

Value 5.0

Guide 5.0

Activities 5.0

Lodging 5.0

Transportation 5.0

Meals 5.0

I have been meaning to drop you a line. We had a wonderful time, beautiful scenery...stunning landscapes.. everything was perfect. So well organized and wonderful people. We absolutely loved our accomodations...it was really special. Please say a big Thankyou to Karen for us...she did us proud...and to all of you at Say Hueque...we will tell everyone about you. Regards Shona.

Operator Say Hueque

Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the city and you’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy Buenos Aires at your own pace. Buenos Aires is a marvelous, furious, cosmopolitan city, full of plenty of colours and different kind of architecture. Capital of Argentina and described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as showing off plenty of its own culture! Argentines are usually eager to host visitors: if you walk the streets with a map, someone will surely stop and ask if you need directions. That’s our spirit! So, for this first day, be free to wander the cobblestone streets lined with outdoor cafes, enjoy the the mouthwatering aroma of prized Argentine beef sizzling on an open “parrilla” (barbeque), and browse the local antique and artisan markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping.

Say Hueque tips

So, you don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, che! (“che” is our “hey”), take a look at our Buenos Aires travel guide and check out our recommendations on where to eat dinner and the can’t-miss places to visit in town:

Day 2: Discover Buenos Aires: city tour & tango show

In the morning we’ll pick you up to enjoy our 3 hour long Buenos Aires city tour—You will be swept away by the highlights of our beloved Buenos Aires. Over the course of a half day you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city around May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and the Pink House (the presidential house). San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and the oldest residential neighborhood and La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present: come to walk Caminito street and dance with the locals. The next stop the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the “Paris of the South”.

In the evening we’ll picked you up from your hotel to take you to a mystical place where you’ll discover one of our most ancient traditions.

Tango is more than our national dance. Tango is: our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart, dancing our way through tragical and yet eternal love stories. Tonight you will enjoy a 3 hour long professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists onstage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners, ambience, clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night.

This spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing will be accompanied by delicious Argentine and international cuisine. Dinner is à la carte, beverages included so you can lose yourself in the ethereal taste of Malbec wine. At the end of the evening, around midnight, you will be driven back to your hotel, fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires.

Day 3: Patagonia trip: from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Today we’ll drive you to the airport to take your flight to Ushuaia, the famous “end of the world” most popular destination.

Ushuaia is a small town, really easy to get around on foot. The Yamanas, its first inhabitants, called it Ushuaia which means “protected bay” in their language. Ushuaia was officially incorporated into the Republic of Argentina in 1884, and it soon became a penal colony, in order to establish a permanent Argentine settlement. Take the afternoon to explore the town, learn of the region’s history at the Prisoner’s Museum or visit the Galleria of Fueguian History (its restaurant is also very nice!). Please, don’t forget the local gastronomy! Ushuaia is the best place to try the best seafood in Argentina.

Say Hueque tips

You’ve got farther than ever in the globe…there two words you shouldn’t forget: “Black Hake” and “King Crab”. Our Ushuaia Travel Guide will unveil the mystery.

Day 4: Ushuaia: Trekking & Canoeing in the National Park

Today we’ll pick you up to make a 8-10 hour long visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park, just 12 km away from the city and lying on the shore of the famous Channel sailed by Charles Darwin.

Once at Ensenada Bay, you will have time to enjoy the view over the Beagle Channel before start hiking along the coast. Six kilometers of wild trail await you where you’ll discover native flora and wild fauna. Discover the remains left by the Yamanas, the native inhabitants of the área. After this 3 hour hike, you will reach Lake Roca where lunch will be served.

After a full homemade picnic you will start the second part of this adventure. Take your oar and plunge to start a 1 h 30 canoeing trip along Lapataia river (only available for children over 5 years old). Make all the way till Lapataia Bay, where the Panamerican Highway and National Route 3 ends at an awe-inspiring landscape.

After discovering the unique vastness of this forbidding setting, we’ll take you back to your hotel to rest and enjoy another Patagonian evening.

Day 5: Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Cruise

In 1833 Charles Darwin sailed the Beagle Channel and discover something great. Today is your turn: become another explorer of this channel, primitively named Onashaga Channel since the Onas where its first sailers. You’ll make your way to the tourist pier (at downtown) to embark on a 3 hour long boat trip along the famous Channel.

You will gain panoramas of Ushuaia Bay where the city lies proudly crowned by the Martial Glacier. Unearth the diverse marine wildlife, such as cormorants (flying birds, closely related to penguins) and fur seals which frolic its time away on Alicia Island. Argentina standing at your left and Chili at your right, you’ll sail this natural border till reach the iconic end-of-the-world lighthouse, the ancient guard of the bay. On your way back, you’ll stop at Bridges Island to walk a wildlife interpretative path, lear about Yaman’s history (the native inhabitants) and see the largest shelly deposits of the region.

During the trip, you can enjoy a delicious hot chocolate with cookies or try the mate, the favorite Argentine drink. Once we get back to the port, you can make your way back to your hotel or stop by a local café or brewery to try the amber cream craftbeer with a traditional Patagonian appetizer.

Say Hueque tips

Have you ever walk among penguins? If not, Ushuaia is your chance to fulfil that wanderlust dream…you can switch the Beagle Navigation to take the Magellanic Penguin Rookery tour on Martillo Island (from October to April at an additional cost) or add one day in Ushuaia to make both. At Martillo Island you will also see a very rare type of penguin only found in Antartica: the yellow-crested penguin.

Day 6: Fly from Ushuaia to El Calafate

We’ll drive you to the airport to take your short flight to El Calafate, another favorite of adventure travelers who chace to unearth the most spellbinding natural wonders, like the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the only glaciers in the world that’s still advancing. Though it’s not the only glacier in the area is the one that made the city of El Calafate famous worldwide. For many years now, El Calafate has been considered capital of the glaciers. Located at the shore of Lago Argentino (the southernmost, largest Patagonian lake) it’s also home of the Spegazzini glacier, which forms the natural border between Argentina and Chile, and the Upsala glacier, named “Glaciar del Gigante” (Giant’s glacier) upon its discovery and the biggest glacier that sits at the mouth of Lake Argentino.

Is El Calafate all about the glaciers? Well, yes and no…glaciers are main attractions that you can visit via hiking or a boat ride. But you have lot more to discover about Argentine rural culture. From Calafate you can also visit a typical Patagonian “finca” (ranch) and learn all about the gaucho culture and enjoy a great “asado” (barbecue). You’ll soon realize that Calafate is much more than the gateway to the Perito Moreno glacier.

Upon arrival you will be taken to the hotel and have the rest of the day to relax or explore the surroundings.

Say Hueque Tips

We know you want to know more about El Calafate, so take a look at our Calafate travel guide to find more practical information about the city. Our advice: if you feel like exploring a bit on your own, go on the 1 km hike out to Laguna Nimez for a beautiful Patagonian sunset.

Day 7: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

In the morning, we’ll pick you up and drive you to Glaciers National Park to take the 6 hour long Perito Moreno Glacier tour. Get prepared to play with the giants!

Glaciers National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981 and home to 200 approximately glaciers. Half of this park is occupied by the campo de hielo patagónico (Patagonian ice field), the largest ice field after Antarctica. You will travel 40 km (about 25 miles) from El Calafate to the park, enjoying the views of the Patagonian steppe.

Once inside the park you will take the walkways to explore the different viewpoints, and you’ll feel really close to the Perito Moreno Glacier. If you’re lucky, you may get to see a piece of ice break off and fall from the glacier wall to sink forever into the lake. During about one hour, a bilingual guide will provide you with all the information you might want to know…and things you might have never thought about.

After this visit you will take a boat ride that will take you close enough to fully appreciate the 80 meter (262 feet) high ice walls of Perito Moreno! You’ll never feel closer to this gigantic and impressive natural masterpiece.

At the end of this hunting experience we’ll take you back to your hotel in El Calafate, to get a good and pleasant rest after this exciting day.

At the evening: try the craft beer in a local brewery and try the tender and exquisite Patagonian Lamb. At Calafate, food options are varied: from veggie delicacies to the best demonstration of international cuisine. You can choose a fancy restaurant or a traditional local tavern to spend an unforgettable time.

Say Hueque tips

Thinking about walking over a glacier? (“What? that’s crazy!”) Take a look to the Mini Trekking tour…we’re as crazy as you

Day 8: Your free day at El Calafate

“If we got this further, why stopping now?”, that’s what most travelers say, willing to make the best of their time in Patagonia, and they are absolutely right! Our advise: get to explore the rural culture of Patagonia venturing into a day tour to the ever-impressive Estancia Cristina. Sail the turquoise water of Lake Argentino to reach the estancia, deeply rooted in the Glaciers National Park. Enjoy the vastness of the setting, a 4×4 ride to get stunning views of Upsala Glacier and taste a juicy Argentine steak cooked at its natural and ideal environment.

Say Hueque tips

Looking for things to do in El Calafate, we found a wide variety of activities and day trips to share with you. We write it all in our blog, “Travel Tales of Argentina”.

Day 9: Goodbye Patagonia! From El Calafate to Iguazú Falls

Today you will leave the freezing weather and fly to the jungle: we’ll take you to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Iguazú. The small border town of Puerto Iguazú is the gateway to visit the impressive Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Argentina.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and provided a transfer to your hotel. Answer the call of vacations and take your time to relax at your hotel. If you’re eager to explore, you can visit the “Hito tres fronteras”, a viewpoint west of the town center that stands high above the turbulent reddish-brown junction of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, which also form the Triple Frontera, or Triple Border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Or visit the Güirá Oga (the house of birds in native Guaraní language), the sanctuary for animals hurt by illegal hunting and trapping.

Say Hueque tips

Check out our recommendations on where to eat dinner in Puerto Iguazú. Try two local river fish dishes: the Pacu (related to the piranha, though completely harmless) and the Surubi. Take a look at our Iguazú Falls travel guide for more practical tips.

Day 10: Iguazú Falls tours: Argentine side

Today our driver and bilingual guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the Iguazú National Park, on the Argentinian side. The falls are surrounded by a humid subtropical forest where the exuberant vegetation is home to many different animals and birds.

Our guide will help you spot some of them: ant birds, toucans, manakins, parrots, coatis, just to name a few of the most common birds. Lower and upper walkways weave in and around falls permitting up close and personal experiences with this magnificent spectacle of nature. The Argentine side of the falls is filled with a myriad of paths and stairways which allow you to have an experience from many different perspectives.

You will meet “The Devil’s throat”: the largest of the falls and for many the most spellbinding. To get to the “Devil’s throat” you take the ecological train and then walk out along boardwalks.

After walking and taking pictures of animals and plants, you will have some free time to eat lunch in this amazing environment. This exciting, 6-7 hour long excursion is highly recommended in order to experience the true power of Iguazú Falls.

Say Hueque tips

Would you love to have a “Great Adventure”? The Great Adventure (“gran aventura”) is an optional tour you can add on this day. You will take an open air jeep through the rainforest and then a zodiac open air boat ride up the river to the base of the falls. Contact one of our Iguazú adventurous tours specialists and pack your raincoat…there is a 100% chance that you will get soaking wet.

Day 11: Iguazú Falls tours: Brazilian side / Travel back to Buenos Aires

After breakfast, we’ll take you to a 3-4 hour long excursion to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls. Don´t forget your passport! While Argentina has 80% of the falls on its side, Brazil has the best panoramic view. On the Argentinian side you will have the sensation of being right inside the falls, but only by visiting the Brazilian side you will fully appreciate the immensity of Iguazú Falls.

Take your time to enjoy it and feel it, to stroll the different walkways and feel the spray of water in your face. Take the boardwalk over the Salto Santa María, it feels like walking on the water. Get closer to the “Devil’s Throat” and feel the power of water! We are sure this is a day you will never forget. At the appropriate time in the afternoon, you will have a transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires where we’ll be waiting to take you to your hotel. Enjoy your last night in the city in one of the trendy restaurants and bars of Palermo

Day 12: Last day in the city! Enjoy Buenos Aires

Welcome back to the city of porteños (inhabitants of the port city of Buenos Aires). How you would like to spend your last day of vacation?

Here are some ideas: you can explore the cobblestone, tree-lined streets of Palermo Soho in search of one-of-a-kind porteño fashion store or discover the graffiti circuit. Or you may stop by one of our historic cafés (named cafés notables) located all over the city and have a cortado, the most popular Argentine coffee choice. If you’re leaving on a Saturday or Sunday, you may have the chance to visit one of the city markets, only open on weekends. At the appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight back home, ¡buen viaje!

Say Hueque tips

“Those are some great ideas, tell me more”…. Ok, we don’t want to be tight-fisted so here you have some ideas of truly local souvenirs and where to find them (be prepared to become really popular among your beloved ones back home…)

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Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires

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